...along this one on the descent after climbing the Parson's Nose. Funny how you can feel so sure footed and strong on the way up a steep ridge, then nearly fall off a footpath several times coming back down

Climbed guiding a group of 11 (not everyone got to the summit). Very very crowded route (maybe thousands of persons on it!!) due to the fact that the way is well marked, not difficult at all. Very windy at the top and the ridge. Four and a half hours up and down in total from the Penny Pass parking lot.

This track for me is the one I always choose if leading a group of competent walkers as its steadily climbs, unlike the Miners and isn't as long as the other main three routes. It has a bit of variation on the way rather than just a flat&even incline. Of course being the easiest route to Crib Goch makes it a must. For some reason I always find it longer than expected when using it as a decent route??